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Placement tool

US8851889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 2010
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/55
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved pre-loaded placement tool (10) useful for positioning small objects. The head portion (14) of the placement tool (10) is pre-loaded with a heat-activated adhesive (16) and the body (12) of tool (10) includes a flange (18) cooperating with receiving bracket (24) of a heating device (20).

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